Page Four Hopes Star Golfers Win and Track Team Places Third
The HHS golf team beat Magnolia 318 to 330 with Jack Turner posting a medalist 75 and teammates Jimmy and Jerry Pruden 79 each. Track placed third overall, with Roy Wheelington winning two events, Lee Davis and Artis Martin strong in sprints, and Ray Wheelington sweeping the 180 yard low hurdles and 220, plus Lynn Norton in shot and discus. Junior high results included David Johnson winning the broad jump and high placements for Melvin Watson, Mike Waters, and Buddy Ingram.
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Bill Moore
HHS
Mags Julia
She
Jack Turner
Jimmy
Jerry Pruden
Ralph Routon
Hope
Magnolia
Hope Tracksters
Tommy Franjar
Roy Rogers
Roy
Lee Davis
Artis Martin
Steve Harris
Ray Wheelington
Lynn Norton
David Johnson
Melvin Waston
Mike Waters
David Huddleston
Mike Crawhard
SWC Teams Sign Several Cage Players
Baylor Texas Tech and Texas Christian signed standout schoolboy basketball players Tuesday. Baylor landed three shooters led by Lee Griffin of Houston Westbury with 17.7 points and 12 rebounds per game. Also signed were Doug Schneider of McAllen and Will Carter of Edgewood-Elsa. Texas Tech signed Richard Little of Abilene who averaged 21.3 points per game and earned a second team Class AAAA all late selection. Texas Christian signed Jeff Wright from Fort Worth Wyatt with a 21.6 scoring average. All three Baylor signees made all-district. Griffin Schneider Carter each posted strong averages for their districts.
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Associated Press
Baylor
Texas Tech
Texas Christian
Bears
Lee Griffin
Houston Westbury
Doug Schneider
McAllen
Will Carter
Edeough-Elsa
Richard Little
Abilene
Jeff Wright
Fort Worth
Wyatt
Griffin
Sehneider
Carter
Broyles Still Not Pleased With Parkers
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles critiqued the rebound from Saturday’s scrimmage as spring practice resumed after a two day layoff. He noted Monday as a tough start and described a planned half scrimmage for the next day as part of correcting errors.
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Broyles
Parkers
Fayetteville, Ark
Arkansas Razorback
Frank Broyles
Razorbacks
Playoff Results Roundup Western Semifinals NBA
In the Western Division Semifinals Los Angeles defeated Phoenix 104 to 93 to force a 3-3 series tie. Other results showed ABA action with Kentucky rallying past Dallas 118 to 112 while Los Angeles beat Miami 129 to 114 and Washington edged New Orleans 115. Proposals listed include Kentucky versus Carolina in Charlotte and matchups Miami versus Washington in Los Angeles with New Orleans visiting Los Angeles while Dallas visits Denver.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Kentucky
Dallas
Miami
Washington
New Orleans
Carolina
Charlotte
N.C
Pittsburgh
New York
Denver
Lakers Force Turnabout in Playoff Contention
The Los Angeles Lakers surged from 3-1 down to a 3-3 tie with the Phoenix Suns in the Western playoffs. Jerry West led with 35 points, Wilt Chamberlain added 12 points and 46 rebounds, Keith Erickson sparked the bench with 15 points, and LA forced turnovers to win 104-93. Connie Hawkins led Phoenix with 24 points, while Van Arsdale added 21 as the Suns committed 23 turnovers. Final game set for Los Angeles Forum.
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Lee Gould
Phoenix
Ariz
Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
Phoenix Suns
Lakers
Los Angeles Forum
Milwaukee
New York
Laker
Joe Mullaney
Wilt) Chamberlain
Dipper
Jerry West
Suns
Keith Erickson
Erickson
Dick van Arsdale
Los Angeles
Connie Hawkins
van Arsdale
West
Elgin Baylor
Dick Garrett
NHL Playoff Openers Across East and West Divisions
The National Hockey League begins first games in best of seven series with Detroit at Chicago New York at Boston Minnesota at St Louis and Oakland at Pittsburgh. Each matchup marks the opener in the East and West divisions.
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Detroit
Chicago
New York
Boston
Minnesota
St. Louis
Oakland
Pittsburgh
Solunar Tables for Daily Hunting Hours
Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide daily planning for optimal hunting or sport. Use the listed periods to choose days with strong activity and good cover, maximizing chances for success.
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Richard Alden Knight
Mets Open Season With Win And Close Call In NL
The Mets beat Pittsburgh 5-3 on Donn Clendenon s two-run pinch single in the 11th inning after a 4-0 win by Gary Nolan over Los Angeles. Other NL openers saw Houston beat San Francisco 8-5 on Norm Miller s three-run pinch homer and San Diego top Atlanta 8-3 on Nate Colbert s three-run blast. In AL action, Baltimore, California, Minnesota, Washington, Oakland and Boston posted decisive wins as Short returned to glory with a five-hit day for Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
Frank Lucchesi
Rune Ning
Sparky Anderson
New York Mets
Lucchesi
Anderson
Mets
Gary Nolan
Cincinnati
Jim Merritt
Montreal
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Donn Clendenon
Norm Miller
Houston
San Francisco
Nate Colbert
San Diego
Atlanta
St. Louis
Baltimore
Cleveland
California
Milwaukee
Minnesota
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Detroit
Oakland
Kansas City
Boston
New York Yankees
Short
Cubs
Phils
Nolan
Dodgers
Willie Crawford
Clendenon
Joe Gibbon
Tom Seaver
Matty Alou
Roberto Clemente
Miller
Gaylord Perry
Giants
Jack di Lauro
Jim Bouton
Fred Gladding
Colbert
Phil Niekro
Padres
Pat Dobson
Ron Herbel
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Alyea
Senators
Hawaii
York
Montgomery
Buffalo
Ted Williams
Joe Grzenda
Some Notes About Auto Racing By BLOYS BRITT AP
AP writer BLOYS BRITT notes AJ Foyt’s drive to win drives, not obsession. The SCAC year end finals will crown the American Road Race of Champions at Dallas International Raceway November 25 to 29. The event moves between Riverside and Daytona, with drivers wary of banking on speedways. Dallas track nears opening for the Trans American race April 26. Talks seek a new Sebring road course to replace the famed 12 hour event.
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Bloys Britt
New York
A.J. Foyt
U.S
Foyt
Ol’ AJ
Sports Car Club of America
Dallas International Raceway
Riverside
Calif
Daytona Beach
Fla
Texas
Sebring
Baseball and racing notes mix with NHRA payouts
Major league scores and results mix with track development talk in this compact recap. Minnesota routed Chicago 12 0 as Brant Alyea thrived at the plate, while Gary Nolan blanked Los Angeles 4 0 for the Reds. NHRA reports six national events with over 1.98 million in prize money, led by the Ontario Supernationals. A Sebring circuit sale could fund a new 12 Hours of Sebring layout near the old paddock.
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National
NHRA
Wally Parks
Ontario
Calif
Speedway
Parks
Indianapolis
Rockets Can Clinch Tie With Win
In a Western Division ABA shuffle Denver stayed out front as Houston and Dallas eyed playoff positioning. Washington rose to second with Rick Barry's 44 points powering a 129 point night, while Los Angeles and New Orleans chased Dallas for the final post season berth. Kentucky halted Dallas five game win streak as Carrier poured in 38 to seal a 118 112 win.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Washington
Dallas
New Orleans
American Basketball Association
Denver
Miami
Kentucky
Stars
Rockets
Washington Coliseum
Detroit
Rick Barry
Caps
Bucs
Barry
Steve Jones
Los Angeles Roar
Willie Wise
George Stone
Stanley Cup Playoff Opens Without Canadiens This Year
The NHL post season starts tonight with Montreal sidelined for the first time in 22 years. Gordie Howe marks his 19th playoff run as Detroit faces Chicago while New York visits Boston and Detroit hosts St Louis in the West.
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Ben Thomas
Associated Press
Gordie Howe
Montreal Canadiens
Canadiens
Montreal
New York
Howe
Detroit Star
NHL
Toronto
United States
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Minnesota
St. Louis
Oakland
Pittsburgh
Red Kelly
Pittsburgh Penguins
Gordie
Kelly
Red Wings
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Black Hawks
Bobby Hull
Stan Mikita
Tony Esposito
Alyea Finds a Home at Minnesota in Opening Day
Alyea, once a roving figure for Washington, settles in Minnesota outfield. He crushed two homers and two singles, driving in seven as the Twins routed Chicago 12-0. Other AL games featured California’s 12-0 win over Milwaukee and Baltimore’s 8-2 over Cleveland. NL openers saw New York, Philadelphia, Houston, Cincinnati, and San Diego post wins.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Brant Alyea
Alyea
Washington
Minnesota
Twins
Chicago
California
Milwaukee
Brewers
Baltimore
Cleveland
Boston
New York
Oakland
Kansas City
Detroit
Opening Day Baseball Draws 338 655 Fans
Major league openings drew 338 655 fans over two days. AL attendance reached 171 759 with 45 015 for the Presidential opener. Largest Tuesday crowds were 98 180 in Cleveland as Baltimore beat the Indians and 37 237 in Milwaukee where California beat the Brewers. NL top crowd 34 249 in Pittsburgh as the Mets beat the Pirates in 11 innings at Forbes Field. Also results from boxing bouts in Philadelphia San Antonio Oklahoma City Cleveland Milwaukee Toronto Honolulu and notes on a guitar origin.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Baltimore
Indians
Milwaukee
California
Brewers
Pittsburgh
New York Mets
Pirates
Forbes Field
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